Answer:
x = -411
Step-by-step explanation:
Number = x
Quotient of a number and 3 : [tex]\frac{x}{3}[/tex]
(x/3) increased by (-7) : [tex]\frac{x}{3}+ (-7)[/tex]
[tex]\frac{x}{3} -7 = - 144\\\\\frac{x}{3}= -144 + 7\\\\\frac{x}{3}= -137\\\\x = -137*3[/tex]
x = - 411
